WCBS FM101.1 - Ultimate Oldies Collection, The Anniversary Edition - The 70's

by Various Artists

Compiled For WCBS FM101.1 (series)

Personnel: Harry Nilsson (vocals).

Liner Note Author: Mark Marymont.

WOGL Oldies 98 presents the 10th Anniversary Edition, Vol. 3: Best of the 70's collects 24 classic rock & roll and pop-rock tracks that are perennial favorites on the Philadelphia radio station, including the Carpenters' "Close to You," Diana Ross' "Ain't No Mountain High Enough," Tom Jones' "She's a Lady," Tony Orlando & Dawn's "Knock Three Times," Meatloaf's "Two out of Three Ain't Bad," Vicki Sue Robinson's "Turn the Beat Around," Grass Roots' "Temptation Eyes," Gladys Knight & Pips' "Midnight Train to Georgia," Three Dog Night's "Joy to the World" and Don McLean's "American Pie." It's a solid but unexceptional oldies collection that should please casual fans; more dedicated collectors will find its predictable song selection a little frustrating and the disc a little unnecessary. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine